BHAI DOOJ, DIVINE BROTHER AND SISTER RELATIONSHIP.

A family celebration, divine relationship between brothers and sisters are celebrated twice every year, with festivals of Raksha Bandhan and Bhai Dooj. On this day, LordKrishna, after slaying Narakasura, a demon,on return his sister Subhadra welcomed Krishna with mangolic lamp, flowers and sweets, and drawn a holy TILAK on her brother's forehead.

Bhai Dooj, sisters with their love and best wishes ceremonies by putting an auspicious tilak, a mark on the forehead of their brothers and performing ceremonial ritual. This is the mark of love and protection from evil forces. Exchange of gifts, best wishes and blessing goes on along with sweets.

Brothers eagerly wait for this occasion which encourages bond between brothers and sisters and their sweet devotional relationship. Bhai Dooj has got a lot to do with family ties and social attachments.